With KARATE ONLINE SUI, you can explore the lineage of Shorin-ryu Shubukan, preserved in Okinawa—the birthplace of karate—and learn the principles and body mechanics of Okinawan Karate online through fundamentals, kata, and applications.
Formal Kyu and Dan Certification by the Dojo and Its Instructors
The curriculum was developed together with Kancho Uema of Shubukan, and Kyu and Dan examinations are reviewed by Shubukan instructors. Assessment is not automated; successful students are formally certified by the dojo and receive official certificates.
History of SHUBUKAN
The SHUBUKAN is a dojo of OKINAWA SHORIN-RYU KARATEDO founded in 1973 by Master Uema Joki (1920–2011).
Master Uema Joki studied under distinguished masters such as Chibana Choshin, Shima Shigemasa, and Shimabukuro Taro from his youth, receiving profound instruction in both mind and technique.
The name "SHUBUKAN" embodies the philosophy: "Guard the master's teachings and guard oneself. Guarding oneself means being self-reliant, and preserving OKINAWA KARATE is what leads to the true path." The core principle of the dojo is the teaching that KARATE is not merely self-defense, but that fostering the spirit of self-reliance, humility, and the attitude of continuous learning are paramount.
SHUBUKAN has students not only in domestic dojos but also overseas in countries such as Switzerland, Spain, the Czech Republic, Canada, Germany, and India, spreading the technique and spirit of OKINAWA KARATE worldwide. Instruction continues today for a wide range of generations, from children to adults, focusing on strengthening the mind, technique, and body while emphasizing "courtesy, sincerity, and the spirit of indomitable perseverance."
Uema Takeshi 3rd Director of SHUBUKAN, SHORIN-RYU SHUBUKAN KYOSHI 7th DAN
Born in 1975. 3rd Director of SHUBUKAN. Studied under Uema Joki (Founder of SHUBUKAN, grandfather), Uema Yasuhiro (2nd Director of SHUBUKAN, father), and Sekiguchi Yoshiharu. He develops instruction that merges sport KARATE and traditional KARATE, transmitting the profound depth of OKINAWA KARATE both domestically and internationally.
Learn More About Shubukan
Visit the official Shubukan website for its history, dojo, overseas branches, and training in Okinawa.